Artifacts: Stories from the Emotional History of the Internet
Episodes
The Home Videos We Never Meant to Keep
Host Danny Brown explores the emotional evolution of home video, tracing its shift from deliberate documentation of major events to casual recording of everyday life.
Why Owning Software Used to Feel Different
Host Danny Brown reflects on the era of boxed software, contrasting physical ownership with modern digital subscriptions.
The Magic of Encarta (When Knowledge Fit on a Disc)
Host Danny Brown reflects on the nostalgic magic of Microsoft Encarta and CD-ROM encyclopedias.
The Progress Bar (When Technology Asked us to Wait)
Host Danny Brown explores the nostalgia surrounding progress bars in this episode of Artifacts.
The Joy of Discovery Before Algorithms
Danny Brown explores the nostalgia for pre-algorithmic discovery in this episode of Artifacts.
Artifacts Season 2: The Experiences That Changed Us
The Archive: Season 1 Reflections
Host Danny Brown shares listener stories about how old tech like AIM and forums sparked real-life connections, including his own marriage.
When the Internet Belonged to Us
Host Danny Brown reflects on the emotional significance of early internet culture, focusing on the era of homemade homepages on platforms like GeoCities and MySpace.
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